OSARUMWENSE IGUISI

This study was carried out to examine the effects of motivational incentives on employee performance in Nigeria Bottling Company, Benin City. Specifically, the study examined To examine the importance of employee performance to organizational performance. Assess the current level of motivational incentives at the Nigerian bottling company. examine the relationship between motivational incentives and employee performance. examine the impact of motivational incentives on organizational performance. The study adopted the use of descriptive survey . The population of this study includes all staff of the Nigerian Bottling Company, Benin City. The instrument used for this study was questionnaire and a total of one hundred and fifty questionnaires (150) was administered. Data analysis was carried out using frequency distribution and simple percentage for this study. From the responses obtained and analysed, the findings revealed that there is a significant relationship between motivational incentive and employee performance, Motivation has a positive impact on employee performance, Motivational incentives shape the behaviour or outlook of subordinate towards work increasing efficiency,Motivational incentives psychologically satisfy a person which leads to job satisfaction and avoid turnover, Motivational incentives drives or arouse a stimulus work, Motivational incentives inculcate zeal and enthusiasm towards work, Motivational incentives enhance commitment in work performance, Motivational incentives increase productivity, The study recommend, there is need for motivational incentive care facilities accessible at all times to help meet with urgent needs, There should be systems for recognition and appreciation of quality efforts in order to motivate the staff to work effectively, The organization should ensure that there is an adequate provision and availability of motivational incentives to help boost workers’ performance. Workers should be trained on how to ensure constant supply of skilled labour and there should be an interpersonal relationship that is, the employer - employees relationship in the organization.